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Guest Post: Sicknote from Home

May 28, 2012

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When I get ill, Mr Chipconnoisseur gets to "cook". Erm, sort of.

Book review: Borsch, Vodka and Tears // Polish Potato Pancakes

May 25, 2012

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Adapted from Borsch Vodka and Tears, a fabulous new Polish cook- and vodka book, these 5 ingredient Polish potato pancakes are as good as they get.

{5 ingredient} Red Curry with Quail and Pineapple

May 16, 2012

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Forget duck. Try a combination of Thai red curry with the more delicate flavours of quail, 5 ingredients and ready in minutes.

Food Photography Workshop + Interview with Penelope Beveridge

April 16, 2012

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Recently, I talked to Penelope about her career and upcoming food styling workshop. Read more + win a ticket to the event!

Pork medallions with Autumn fruits and raspberry jam

April 11, 2012

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Pork has never tasted this good: with a helping of raspberry jam and poached Autumn fruits, it's become one of my favourite dishes for Fall.

WIN a Tefal Fresh Express mini food processor (closed)

March 23, 2012

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It's like an old fashioned grater but quicker, cuter and much safer to use - simply leave a comment on this post telling me what you would make using Tefal's Fresh Express.

Vodka-cured ocean trout salad + hors d’oeuvres (giveaway winner announced)

March 9, 2012

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Another delicious "plane food" inspired meal that's perfect for entertaining at home, or just a quiet supper.

Maha’s Turkish Delight donuts + win a copy of Flavours of Melbourne!

March 2, 2012

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Light, fluffy and fragrant with rosewater and honey, they may be small but these little donuts are full of exotic flavours. +WIN: a copy of Flavours of Melbourne

{Recipe app review} Southern style prawns with grits

February 24, 2012

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Spicy and aromatic comfort food using prawns? Yes m'am, straight from America's Family Recipes app.

Yakisoba soba (with chilli octopus)

February 20, 2012

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A sweet, spicy and rich combination of Chinese stir-frying techniques and wholesome Japanese noodles.

Passionfruit, blueberry and yoghurt muffins

February 17, 2012

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Chobani Greek low and non-fat yoghurts make for an exceptionally wholesome muffin ingredient, and tasty too!

Organic spaghetti and meatballs, plus why Woolies wins over Coles

February 6, 2012

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Woolworths' Macro Wholefood Market range is a great way to stock up on pantry essentials and shortcut products that taste good and are good for you.

Dark chocolate truffles: orange zest, waffle cone and coconut ganache filled

February 3, 2012

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Dark chocolates made with Cadbury real chocolate melts, a perfect gift for your Valentine or a delicious treat for yourself.

5 things to make with Sauerkraut other than a Reuben

January 27, 2012

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Ah, the famed New York Reuben… what would it be without a generous helping of sauerkraut? Just another layered sourdough sandwich filled with thin slices of corned beef and Swiss cheese, nothing to write home about. It’s probably safe to say then, that with the ingenious addition of pickled cabbage to the sandwich, it is one dish which has singlehandedly helped… [Read more…]

{5 ingredient} Grilled turkey and peach salad

January 20, 2012

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Tossed together in no time, this entertainer's delight proves that turkey is not just a Thanksgiving and Christmas bird.

Bakers Delight Christmas cake chunk ice cream

January 6, 2012

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Even haters will fall in love with the delicious swirls of juicy fruit and big almost brownie-like cake chunks in this 2 ingredient ice cream.

China, what we ate and what we may never eat again

November 10, 2011

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Attending a traditional Chinese wedding in China meant we got to experience the best of the country's hospitality and food.

Get Your Jelly On challenge, a retrospect and giveaway winners announced

October 31, 2011

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A collage of 30 days of cone shaped delights and a thanks.

{Day 26} Champagne and citrus jelly with passionfruit cream | a tribute to a tribute

October 26, 2011

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As a celebration of passion for life, the jelly is filled with Champagne and set in the RS jelly mould inspired by mountains to remind us to challenge ourselves to overcome our fears.

{Day 21} Piña colada semifreddo

October 21, 2011

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It's like a cocktail in a snow-cone for grown ups. Perfect for a summer barbecue or and after dinner cooler.

{Day 12} White chocolate, cranberry and Quarter21 pink marshmallow Rocky Road

October 12, 2011

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Make your own pink marshmallows then transform them into a coconut-ey white choc Rocky Road.

{Day 5} Fizzy citrus and rosemary martini + other miscellaneous

October 5, 2011

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I have noticed over the last few days that the Royal Selangor jelly moulds are like little pieces of art, designed to shine. Considering they help raise breast cancer awareness, they are priceless little heroes to me.

{Day 4} Guillaume’s country-style pork belly terrine from Food for Friends

October 4, 2011

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[Guillaume Brahimi's] amazing country style terrine from an amazing cookbook by an amazing man. Cone shaped of course!

{Day 2} The elusive mini Croquembouche

October 2, 2011

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Caramel and coffee cream Crunch-in-mouth is delicious, and assembling the Masterchef tower of terror is quite easy once you know how!

{Day 1} 5 ingredient strawberry, yoghurt and jelly layered trio

October 1, 2011

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Delicious and refreshing layered jelly that is lightly sweet and wholesome. Inspired by the Royal Selangor jelly mould which itself was inspired by a mountain.

Royal Selangor {Get Your Jelly On} 30-day challenge for Pink Ribbon October

September 30, 2011

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Click to find out more about the challenge and the worthwhile cause it supports. Daily posts 1-30 October. Recipes. Reviews. Giveaways.

{Recipe and review} French onion soup from Little Kitchen, Around the World

September 23, 2011

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A delicious French onion soup that's child's play to make, from Little Kitchen Around the World kids cookbook.

{Recipe and review} Baked vegan cinnamon donuts + Sunbeam donut iron test

September 16, 2011

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Amazingly quick and good for you baked low fat cinnamon donuts, yum!

Bigos a sauerkraut, sausage and meat stew + giveaway

September 10, 2011

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Spiked with a little red wine for deep colour and flavour and with a helping of lemon zest, it is a more festive rendition of the popular dish.

Kylie Kwong launches her Oxfam fair trade dinnerware range

August 23, 2011

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The Lotus range is influenced by Kylie's Chinese heritage with a modern twist, similar to the highly acclaimed food featured on the Billy Kwong menu and in her many cookbooks. Fair trade and hand-made, the range includes a soup bowl, a rice bowl and a Chinese teapot and teacup. Available from October.

Wholesome Cook turns 1: celebrating with a Mont Blanc + a giveaway!

August 11, 2011

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Tell me what you enjoy most about Wholesome Cook and win a 12-month subscription to the Australian Healthy Food Guide mag!

{Review} Bite Size Treats app + Turkish delight macarons

August 8, 2011

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Featuring over 50 of the most trendy treat recipes and presented in an easily accessible format with mouthwatering photography, the app has something for everyone.